Welcome Aboard, Pirate!
In the heart of California’s great Central Valley—a mountain-walled plain some 400
miles long and 75 miles wide—Modesto Junior College (MJC) owes much to the fact that
we inhabit the richest farming region in the world. Our brown loam soil is famous
for supporting a vast array of bountiful crops, and some of the most important agro-industrial
activities on the planet. But our people are just as rich as our soil. Hispanic, Italian,
Portuguese, Chinese, Basque, Sikh, Swede, Assyrian, Ukrainian, Liberian, Hmong, Laotian,
Wintun, Maidu, Miwok and Yokut families all call our valley home. And as the community’s
college, MJC is the place for everyone in our area to study, grow and begin a better
future.
Here you will build a career in your areas of interest, sharpen your skills while collaborating with other learners, hone your critical thinking and solve real-life problems both inside and outside the classroom. There is plenty to explore at MJC! You are sure to find an award-winning program you are excited about, from Agriculture to Performing Arts, Humanities to Allied Health, Science & Technology to Career Technical Education, History and Communications to Language Arts.
In addition to offering associate degrees and certificates, we are one of 15 community colleges in the state of California to offer a baccalaureate degree. Campus life at MJC also offers a wide variety of clubs, events, and activities. Additionally, MJC participates in 21 intercollegiate sports, one of the highest in California. We urge you to engage, get involved and join a club, participate in campus events, or better still, build a new interest with other learners and organize an event on campus yourself. You will not only learn from the experiences, but also develop friendships that will last a lifetime.
If you need assistance to identify your area of interest, our helpful counselors and student services staff are here to provide support. You can connect with our financial aid department to determine options to pay for college. And once you are enrolled in a program, our knowledgeable and supportive faculty are here to guide you in your academic journey and life-long learning.
Chad Redwing, Ph.D.
Interim President
Mission
Empowering students to discover opportunities and reach their goals through access to and inclusion in higher education.
Vision
As investors in our society, Modesto Junior College will create and promote equity in education for every member of our diverse community.
Values
At MJC, we value integrity, responsibility, professionalism, compassion, and empathy to achieve:
Access
We value an inclusive approach to education through technology, programs, and open resources that lead to opportunities.
Affordability
We value making higher education available to all by actively seeking resources to support students.
Building Community
We value and respect the diverse collective of individuals who shape our programs and services, participate in decision-making, reinforce collaborative relationships, and promote civic engagement.
Transformation & Innovation
We value willingness to accept growth and embrace change to continuously improve our processes, curriculum, and services to be relevant to the needs of our students and community.
Stewardship of Resources
We value the investment our community has entrusted in us to further the college mission and enhance lives through state-of-the-art education.
Misión
MJC les da poder a los estudiantes para descubrir oportunidades y alcanzar sus metas mediante el acceso y la inclusión a la educación superior.
Visión
Como inversionistas de nuestra sociedad, MJC creará y promoverá una educación equitativa para todos los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Valores
En Modesto Junior College valoramos la integridad, la responsabilidad, el profesionalismo, la comprensión y la empatía para el logro:
Acceso
Valoramos un enfoque inclusivo a la educación a través de la tecnología, de los programas y de los recursos abiertos que conducen a las oportunidades.
Accesibilidad Económica
Valoramos hacer la educación superior accesible para todos mediante la búsqueda de recursos para apoyar a los estudiantes.
Comunidad
Valoramos y respetamos el diverso grupo de personas que forman partte de nuestros programas y servicios, participan en la toma de decisiones, fortalecen las relaciones de colaboración y promueven la participación cívica.
Transformación e innovación
Valoramos la disposición de aceptar el crecimiento y de adoptar cambios para mejorar continuamente nuestros procesos, currículo, y servicios de manera que sean relevantes para las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra comunidad.
Administración de recursos
Valoramos la inversión que nuestra comunidad nos ha confiado para promover la misión de la institución y mejorar vidas a través de una educación de última generación.